Manson says that instead of trying to turn lemons into lemonade, we should learn to stomach lemons better. Looking at what it means to be happy doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. He believes to do this we need to look at our values and figure out which ones really matter- what to to give a fuck about and what to stomach.

If you would classify yourself as a bit of an over thinker, caring a little too much about life’s trivialities, than this book could give you a very confronting yet rewarding shake-up.

Podcast

I am often recommending this podcast, as it has some idealistic ideas that seem unrealistic until you listen.

It is no secret, people are working long hours and finding themselves more stressed and less fulfilled. Historian and author Rutger Bregman wants us to start thinking about- is this the kind of world we want to live in?

He looks at research on ideas like basic income, the 6 hour work day, job sharing and free appartments for the homeless, arguing that all will actually save the government money whilst increasing general wellbeing.

Sounds like utopia but would it work? Take a listen and see how it’s something that could potentially change the world we live in for the better.